Colt Emerson Lifts Mariners to 7-6 Walk-Off Win as Bullpen Blows 6-Run Lead
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Updated · The Seattle Times · Aug 3
Colt Emerson Lifts Mariners to 7-6 Walk-Off Win as Bullpen Blows 6-Run Lead
3 articles · Updated · The Seattle Times · Aug 3
Summary
Colt Emerson lined a 105-mph single past a five-man infield in the ninth, scoring pinch-runner Stuart Fairchild for Seattle’s 7-6 walk-off win and a series victory over Minnesota.
A 6-0 cushion vanished after Seattle’s bullpen allowed two homers in the eighth and Luke Keaschall’s game-tying leadoff shot off Andres Muñoz in the ninth.
George Kirby had set up what looked like an easy win with seven scoreless innings, while Cal Raleigh’s three-run homer and Cole Young’s career-high four hits fueled the offense.
Josh Naylor helped create the winning run by turning a ninth-inning single into a dash to third on Victor Robles’ hit, then left with a bloodied face before Fairchild ran for him.
At 55-58, the Mariners stayed third in the AL West, three games behind the 58-55 Astros, and secured only their second series win since July 7.
Despite blowing another save, Andrés Muñoz retains his closer role, but how long can Seattle survive this late-inning volatility in a tight divisional race?
After George Kirby channeled trade rumors into a dominant start, could Seattle really deal their ace to salvage a struggling playoff push?
With the trade deadline looming, will the Mariners leverage their starting pitching surplus to fix a bullpen that just blew a six-run lead?